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Riess LeMieux

Construction

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Riess LeMieux

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Riess LeMieux delivers legal services with the personal touch of a boutique law firm, while always staying mindful of the cost-effective representation desired in today’s climate. While our construction law team brings decades of experience in providing solutions for construction problems at every stage of a project, the lawyers at Riess LeMieux are also experienced in a full range of legal areas, including business advices, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and disputes, labor and employment, bankruptcy, and more.  With attorneys licensed in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and New York, Riess LeMieux proudly advises and represents clients throughout the Gulf South.

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Construction - Louisiana

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Riess LeMieux handles litigation for contractors active in sectors such as leisure, transport and healthcare. The firm offers complementary transactional strength in advising on a variety of construction contracts. It acts for an array of clients, including owners, contractors and specialized subcontractors.

Strengths

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  • Riess LeMieux represents one of the general contractors in a complex asbestos

    litigation. The firm successfully defended claims and negotiate a nominal settlement.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • Reiss LeMieux completely understand our mission and consistently provide advice to achieve our goals.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • The team is extremely responsive to all requests and provide a good business perspective in addition to knowledge of legal specifics.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Christopher K. LeMieux
    Band 1Christopher K. LeMieux

    Christopher K. LeMieux

    Christopher LeMieux represents his clients in disputes regarding breach of contract, damage, delays and payment. He is best known for his representation of contractors.
    • Christopher provides great service, sophistication and commercial awareness.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Mr. LeMieux is knowledgeable and his experience is vast. His integrity is a model for us all.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 2Michael Riess
    Band 2Michael Riess

    Michael Riess

    Michael Riess is highly capable across both contentious and transactional construction matters. His experience includes handling issues arising from hotel, apartment, hospital and road projects.
  • Band 3Jonathan Forester
    Band 3Jonathan Forester

    Jonathan Forester

    Jonathan Forester has a growing reputation for his pedigree in construction matters, where he acts for a broad spectrum of contractors, architects, owners and other interested parties in disputes.
  • Up and ComingJohanna Lambert
    Up and ComingJohanna Lambert

    Johanna Lambert

    Johanna Lambert has a wealth of litigation expertise, with experience in advising contractors, owners, insurers and other clients on contract, delay and defect disputes.
  • Up and ComingRobert Riess
    Up and ComingRobert Riess

    Robert Riess

    Robert Riess is a construction attorney that offers litigation and transactional support. He has experience in advising construction projects across industries such as retail and and real estate.

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Louisiana

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